In September, graduate students representing women in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math at the University of Massachusetts Amherst issued a report about abuse, harassment and sexual misconduct. Called "Broken Silence: Student Accounts of Sexual Violence in STEM," the report provided accounts -- most anonymous -- from women who said they experienced harassment or abuse either at the university or in other workplaces or academic settings.

Hopkins Academy Gender Equity Task Force began in spring 2017 to help students address issues of sexism in the community and develop an action plan to make our community a safer and more equitable space. It is a student driven task force which is essential to the school's belief that students need to learn how to lead, organize and make changes in society.

UMass Amherst has been named the No. 9 safest campus in the country by College magazine. “The Community Education Program of CWC provides in person, evidence based training and prevention education on campus to over 1,500 campus members annually,” says Becky Lockwood, one of the center's Associate Directors (College magazine, 12/18/17). Read More